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Innovative Entrepreneurship: Martina Lokajova’s Path from Czechia to Denmark

The Danish Chapter of My Life: A Little Piece of Home...

A smiling woman in a navy and silver Indian dress sits on the floor in front of tall Durga Puja idols of Goddess Durga, Ganesha and other deities, set up in a sports hall.
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What Danish Parenting Taught Me About Letting Go …and What I Still Hold Onto from India

Raising a child in Denmark when you’re Indian is like mixing cinnamon with saffron: unexpected, but surprisingly harmonious. I gave birth to my son here,...

Being Danish: Small Talk (or Lack Thereof): Why Danes Don’t Chat with Strangers

Growing up in Denmark, I never really noticed how quiet we are. Silence just felt normal, like background noise. It wasn’t until I traveled...

From Blast Beats to Ballads: An International’s Guide to Denmark’s Entertainment World

Cultural Exchange Through Cinema Some of the biggest stories are told on the smallest screens. In the heart of Denmark, the quiet city of...

Jeg Tog To Tog til en Borg: Episode Two: Silkeborg

Last month, I wrote about an encounter with a friend that involved me forgetting where he said he had moved, and feeling too embarrassed...

5 Essential Tips for Applying to High Schools with the IB Diploma Programme

As an administrator at a Danish high school, Fall is one of my favorite times of the year. A time of unwritten potential —...
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